DuPont has announced that it will provide photovoltaic (PV) modules and high-performance marine coatings to the largest solar boat ever built.
The boat, PlanetSolar, is a 31 meter-long and 15 meter-wide catamaran covered by 500 square meters of PV solar panels that will power an electric motor. “PlanetSolar is more than a solar boat. It is the very concrete demonstration of how science and technology can transform the sun’s potential into clean energy. This project showcases solutions that help raise mainstream awareness of sustainable alternatives in the transportation industry. We are very proud to be part of this project,” said Ian Hudson, President of DuPont Europe, Middle East, and Africa.
In 2011, the boat will undertake the first world tour powered by solar energy ‒ demonstrating that renewable energy and technology can be applied today to achieve sustainable transportation.
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